Dermatology

The AJMC® Dermatology compendium is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights for diseases related to the skin, hair, and nails.

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AJMC Q&A with Elizabeth Garcia Creighton | Background image credit: ipopba - stock.adobe.com
Navigating Challenges in Pediatric Dermatology Access, Addressing Disparities: Elizabeth Garcia Creighton

August 17th 2025

Pediatric dermatology faces access disparities due to lack of awareness, language barriers, and training gaps in recognizing diverse skin conditions.

Hidradenitis suppurativa. | Image Credit: Kristina Blokhin - stock.adobe.com
GLP-1s Show Promise for Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Obesity

August 15th 2025

AJMC Q&A with Elizabeth Garcia Creighton | Background image credit: ipopba - stock.adobe.com
Challenges in Getting Access to an Initial Pediatric Dermatology Appointment: Elizabeth Garcia Creighton

August 10th 2025

Hidradenitis suppurativa. | Image Credit: JPC-PROD - stock.adobe.com
Comparative Efficacy of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Drugs Examined in Absence of Head-to-Head Trials

August 5th 2025

The FDA has issued a complete response letter for RP1 plus nivolumab for advanced melanoma after a PD-1 inhibitor–containing regimen. | Image credit: ra2studio - stock.adobe.com
RP1 Plus Nivolumab Receives CRL for Advanced Melanoma

July 24th 2025

Topical Therapies for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis: Balancing Safety, Efficacy, and Access

Develop a deeper understanding of the atopic dermatitis (AD) patient journey, explore topical therapies and treatment sequencing advancements, and gain insight regarding the payer’s perspective on AD therapies.

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August 19th 2025

The Economics of Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis: Balancing Equity and Access in Resource Allocation

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August 19th 2025

Innovations in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment: Navigating the Evolving Landscape for Managed Care Professionals

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Advancing Immunotherapy in Endometrial Cancer: A Managed Care Perspective on Personalized Care

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa. | Image Credit: Lea - stock.adobe.com
January 12th 2025

Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Advancing Treatment With Biologics

Cameron Santoro
Adalimumab and secukinumab are the only FDA-approved biologic drugs to treat hidradenitis suppurativa, limiting options for patients, especially those who experience loss of response.
Health care clinics. | Image Credit: Gorodenkoff - stock.adobe.com
January 11th 2025

Student-Run Clinics Expand Access to Dermatology Care

Cameron Santoro
For diverse patient populations who are historically marginalized within health care, student-run clinics may offer a potentially cost-effective access point to dermatological care.
Vitiligo. | Image Credit: Liga Cerina - stock.adobe.com
January 9th 2025

Vitiligo Linked to Higher Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Cameron Santoro
Vitiligo, a skin condition causing depigmentation, may significantly increase the risk of serious cardiovascular events.
FDA stamp of approval | Image Credit: Olivier Le Moal - stock.adobe.com
December 16th 2024

FDA Approves Tapinarof Cream 1% for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis

Brooke McCormick
The FDA approved tapinarof cream 1% (VTAMA; Organon) today to treat patients aged 2 and older with atopic dermatitis.
Collaborating for Cancer Care Equity: Community and Academic Insights
November 21st 2024

Collaborating for Cancer Care Equity: Community and Academic Insights

Maggie L. Shaw
Coverage from the recent Institute for Value-Based Medicine event with NYU Langone Health.
Book titled hidradenitis suppurativa | Image Credit: Vitalii Vodolazskyi - stock.adobe.com
September 25th 2024

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Disproportionately Affects Black, Female Patients

Brooke McCormick
A poster presented at the Skin of Color Update reported that hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) disproportionately affects Black patients, women, smokers, and those with public insurance or disabilities.
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September 24th 2024

Semaglutide Improves Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Patients With Obesity

Cameron Santoro
Semaglutide treatment significantly improved quality of life and reduced flare-ups in patients with obesity and hidradenitis suppurativa.
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September 17th 2024

Dermatologist Dissects Rosacea Diagnosis Challenges Among Patients of Color

Brooke McCormick
Hilary Baldwin, MD, FAAD, highlighted diagnostic complexities and shared treatment strategies for rosacea in patients with darker skin tones at the Skin of Color Update in New York City last Friday.
Silhouettes of different skin colors | Image Credit: freshidea - stock.adobe.com
September 17th 2024

Expert Highlights Need for Greater Diversity in Dermatology Clinical Trials

Brooke McCormick
Valerie M. Harvey, MD, MPH, FAAD, founder of the Hampton Roads Center for Dermatology, highlighted the long-standing underrepresentation of minority populations in dermatology clinical trials at the Skin of Color Update 2024 in New York City on Friday.
FDA approved stamp | Image Credit: Olivier Le Moal - stock.adobe.com
September 16th 2024

FDA Approves Lebrikizumab For Patients Aged 12 and Older With Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Brooke McCormick
The FDA has approved lebrikizumab (Ebglyss; Eli Lilly) as a new first-line biologic treatment for patients aged 12 and older with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD).
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September 13th 2024

Experts Highlight New Dermatological Treatments, Importance of Clinical Trial Diversity

Brooke McCormick
Experts at the Skin of Color Update today in New York City highlighted recent FDA-approved dermatological treatments and emphasized the importance of clinical trial diversity.
hands of a patient with vitiligo | Image Credit: Rabizo Anatolii - stock.adobe.com
September 5th 2024

Patients With Vitiligo Experience Poorer Quality of Life but Greater Health Care Access, Utilization

Brooke McCormick
Compared with those without vitiligo, patients with vitiligo have higher health care access and utilization but report a lower quality of life.
AJMC Q&A with Dr Kristen Whitney | Background image credit: ipopba - stock.adobe.com
August 28th 2024

Illuminating the Future: Dr Kristen Whitney on What's Next for Dermoscopy

Cameron Santoro Brooke McCormick
Kristen Whitney, DO, FAAD, dermatologist within the Allegheny Health Network, discusses advancements in dermoscopy, predicting that emerging technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) will improve dermatologists' efficiency in monitoring and diagnosing skin conditions.
Woman with vitiligo covering face with her hands | Image Credit: Savory - stock.adobe.com
August 19th 2024

Vitiligo, Mental Health Tied to Higher Health Care Utilization and Costs

Brooke McCormick
Patients with vitiligo and psychosocial comorbidities face significantly higher overall health care utilization and costs, although their vitiligo-related expenditures remain similar to those without such comorbidities.
A panel of 4 experts on chronic spontaneous urticaria
August 13th 2024

The Evaluation of Dupilumab In Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Treatment

Brian Keegan, MD, PhD Giselle Mosnaim, MD Stanley Goldstein, MD Anitha Shrikhande, MD, MPH
A panel of experts discuss the clinical trials of dupilumab, the resultant data, and the response of the FDA when approval was requested.
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August 13th 2024

FDA Approves Nemolizumab for Adult Patients With Prurigo Nodularis

Brooke McCormick
The FDA has approved nemolizumab (Nemluvio; Galderma) to treat patients with prurigo nodularis based on successful phase III trials demonstrating significant reductions in itch and sleep disturbances.
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August 12th 2024

Corticosteroids vs Noncorticosteroids in Pediatric Dermatology: Challenges and Considerations

Pearl Steinzor
Challenges in choosing between corticosteroids and noncorticosteroids for pediatric dermatologic conditions include balancing efficacy, safety, compliance, and long-term management while considering the specific needs and risks of each child.
dr steve feldman
August 7th 2024

Dr Steve Feldman on How Adverse Event Risks Influence Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Selection

Brooke McCormick
Steve Feldman, MD, PhD, of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, discusses how adverse event risks influence atopic dermatitis treatment selection and highlights promising new therapies offering effective itch control with minimal side effects.
A panel of 4 experts on chronic spontaneous urticaria
August 6th 2024

Key Updates Needed in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Guidelines

Brian Keegan, MD, PhD Giselle Mosnaim, MD Stanley Goldstein, MD Anitha Shrikhande, MD, MPH
A panel of experts discuss the key updates needed in CSU guidelines, as they have not been updated since 2014.
A panel of 4 experts on chronic spontaneous urticaria
August 6th 2024

Addressing Persistent Symptoms in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: Beyond IgE-Targeted Treatments

Brian Keegan, MD, PhD Giselle Mosnaim, MD Stanley Goldstein, MD Anitha Shrikhande, MD, MPH
Panelists discuss how 30%-50% of patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria remain symptomatic despite treatment, examining the impact of treatment burdens, the limitations of targeting the IgE pathway, and the need for new therapies addressing the IgG pathway.
Guselkumab | Image credit: luchschenF - stock.adobe.com
August 6th 2024

Extended Guselkumab Dosing Every 16 Weeks Proven Effective for Psoriasis Maintenance

Pearl Steinzor
This new study confirms the noninferiority of extended dosing intervals for psoriasis control in super responders.
Dr Steve Feldman: Dupilumab Has Become the "Gold Standard" for Atopic Dermatitis Treatments
August 3rd 2024

Dr Steve Feldman: Dupilumab Has Become the "Gold Standard" for Atopic Dermatitis Treatments

Brooke McCormick
Steve Feldman, MD, PhD, of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, considers dupilumab the "gold standard" for itch control in patients with atopic dermatitis due to its minimal adverse effects.
Dermatologists examine hair loss. | Image Credit: Cienpies Design - stock.adobe.com
August 1st 2024

Research Explores Novel Insights on Pediatric Hair Loss

Cameron Santoro
Posters presented at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting shed new light on pediatric hair loss, including the rising prevalence of androgenetic alopecia in children, the potential of artificial intelligence to assess hair loss severity, and the long-term safety of ritlecitinib for treating alopecia areata in adolescents.
dr steve feldman
July 30th 2024

Dr Steve Feldman: New Atopic Dermatitis Treatments Effective in Managing Inflammation, Alleviating Itch

Brooke McCormick
Steve Feldman, MD, PhD, of Wake Forest University School of Medicine, discusses various effective treatments for alleviating itch in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), including dupilumab and Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors.
Trichologist examines child scalp. | Image Credit: Nadzeya - stock.adobe.com
July 24th 2024

Exploring Comorbidities, Dupilumab Treatment in Pediatric Alopecia Areata

Cameron Santoro
Two posters presented at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology Annual Meeting explored common health conditions linked to childhood alopecia areata and the effectiveness of dupilumab treatment in children with both alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis.
Man with atopic dermatitis on his hands | Image Credit: Ольга Тернавская
July 19th 2024

Long-Term Oral Corticosteroid Use Linked to Adverse Event Risk in Atopic Dermatitis

Brooke McCormick
Patients with atopic dermatitis who use oral corticosteroids for more than 90 days have a slightly increased risk of adverse events like myocardial infarction and hyperlipidemia.
Girl scratching itch | Image credit: kwanchaichaiudom - stock.adobe.com
July 18th 2024

SPD Annual Meeting Covered All Facets of Pediatric Dermatology

Julia Bonavitacola
The Society for Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) Annual Meeting focused on different aspects of pediatric dermatology, including topical treatments, technology, and misinformation.
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July 18th 2024

New Study Suggests Alopecia After COVID-19 Vaccine Rare but Possible

Cameron Santoro
A literature review found a link between COVID-19 vaccination and alopecia, with most cases experiencing hair loss within 1 month after the first dose. However, the small sample size and limited data call for further investigation.
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July 16th 2024

Timothy Caulfield on Enhancing Information Dissemination in Pediatric Dermatology

Skylar Jeremias Brooke McCormick
Timothy Caulfield, JD, research director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta, discusses strategies for building trust, overcoming cultural and language barriers, and enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration in pediatric dermatology at the Society of Pediatric Dermatology conference.
Dosage and immunosuppression should be taken into account when biologics are used for children with different skin conditions | Image credit: Марина Терехова - stock.adobe.com
July 15th 2024

Using Biologic Therapies Safely in Pediatric Patients With Skin Conditions

Julia Bonavitacola
Experts in dermatology presented ways in which biologic therapies can be given and the duration of treatment when used in pediatric patients with skin conditions.
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